Aphids on Pomegranate bonsai

QuestionHello, I was wondering if you could offer any help on getting rid of some aphids on a punica granatum nana bonsai that I have. I have tried removing them by hand but it doesn`t work; is there a

Dead or alive?

QuestionI bought a bonsai for my fiance and I think he fertilized it during winter. He was trying hard to love and nurture it...But it dried out from it. I changed the soil to try to revive it, but it has been

Triming

QuestionMy first Bonsai is a Green Island fiscus. This is early summer and I believe it is about 5 years old. Must I remove all the leaves at this time & if so will new small leaves soon grow? Thank you very much !

Chinese Elm

QuestionHave a Chinese Elm bonsai which is approx. 6-7 years old - this Spring, it did not leaf out. I continued to water daily and now have a LOT of growth of new branches, fully leafed out, which all sproute

ficcus

QuestionAloha, I have a ficus bonsai. The leaves have all fallen off off of it and I was told not to panic if this happened that it was common for this type of bonsai. My question is. If the leaves fall off shouldn

Ficus air roots

QuestionIs there a method of promoting the growth of air roots on Ficus trees? AnswerDepending on the age of the plant, you can bury it in a large pot, so that up to two thirds of the trunk will be covered. N

Ficus leaf drop

Question Hello and many thanks for providing such a great service. My husband and I recently purchased a ficus bonsai, I am not sure what kind of ficus he is. He looked healthy when we brought him

Serissa Japonica

QuestionHello! Thank you for providing such great service. My husband and I have had a Serissa Japonica for several weeks now. We brought her home from the store in a black plastic nursery pot. &nb

TAKING OF CARE OF BONSAI?

QuestionI HAVE JUST GOT A GIFT, A BONSAI TREE, I;M IN THAILAND AND IT WAS BOUGHT HERE, IT;S QUITE SMALL AND HAS WIRE ALL OVER THE BRANCHES, CAN U TELL ME ABOUT THE WATERING, LIGHTING AND ALSO HOW TO KEEP IT;S SHAPE.

Pruning bonsai

Question I am 16 years old, I live in Ireland. I have a few norweigen spruce (excuse the spelling) trees which are about 12cm in height. I have cut their roots back 1/3 about a year ago but I have no idea how

Are Bonsai posible outdoors in New England

QuestionHi, Im having my yard cleared out of 18 big overgrown pines and I will like to turn it in to a Japannese garden with plenty of bonsai, pines? How ever I will like for my bonsai to be or stand four to six fee

Bonsai color

QuestionI believe my Bonsai is pine, about one year old. The color is mostly tan, not much green. I keep it indoors near north window. During warm months, water daily, feed pellets once a month. During winter, do no

bonsia loosing leaves

QuestionHi vance Bought my mother a tropical bonsia for xmas this year. The person that sold it to me said to water it when it starts to feel dry when you put your finger in the

What type of plant to start with.

QuestionWhich type of plant do you reccomend I start with? I am very good with plants and I want to learn how to raise Bonsai trees. Thanks, AnswerHi! Maybe you want to start with things that youre already used to

Where do I start?

QuestionWhich type of plant do you reccomend I start with? I am very good with plants and I want to learn how to raise Bonsai trees. Thanks, AnswerJuniper if you are going to grow them outdoors, Ficus of some sort

pruning pines

QuestionCould you suggest any tips for shortening branch length and promoting growth further down stems on pinus mungo, mops and similar. AnswerThe problem with Mugho pines is as you have discovered. Because

chinese elm - leaf drop

Questioncan you offer any advice regarding the possible cause and remedy for the following. A number of other enthusiasts and myself have all suffered the problem of sudden leaf fall on chinese elm. A normally healt

Dwarf Jade Plan

QuestionDear Mr. Filho, I recently received a dwarf jade plant which was planted in a dish along with a smaller green plant which I have no idea what it is. The plant looks somewhat like thick blades of grass

Book recommendation

QuestionI would like to grow my own bonsai indoors (I have no garden). What book could you recommend me? Im beginner and probably I will try to adjust garden plant. AnswerMust be a problem with the system, I

bonsai disease

QuestionI have a small Bonsai tree....about 3 ft high....have had it since July...it has a fern-like appearence...leaves are sometimes reddish. It appears to have a disease....looks like white cotton-like pieces ar